Player Updates

The Rockies optioned three players and reassigned nine other to their minor league camp on Sunday.

Optioned to the minors were

RHP Chad Bettis, who is converting from relief to a starting pitcher. He didn't allow a run in five spring innings. "He's in a good place," manager Walt Weiss said, per the Denver Post. "There's some clarity in his role and what he needs to do. It was a positive camp for him."

First baseman Ben Paulsen, who had a .108 spring average. "He hasn't had a great spring," Weiss said. "But that doesn't diminish what I think of the guy."

Veteran left-hander Aaron Laffey, who was sent packing by Baltimore on Friday, has reportedly landed with a team just a few miles away. He has been signed by the Nationals, a source has told MLBDailyDish.com.

Laffey bottomed out in 2013 after several serviceable seasons, compiling a 7.11 ERA in just five games with the Mets and Blue Jays.

The Orioles have released veteran Aaron Laffey and fellow left-hander Steve Garrison .

The 28-year-old Laffey showed some promise with Cleveland from 2007 to 2010, but never emerged as an effective starter. He bottomed out with the Mets and Blue Jays last season with a 7.11 ERA in five appearances.